Community Update #71 Pompton Lakes Study Area Pompton Lakes, New Jersey Pompton Lake Dredging Community Update February 2018 EPA CLEANUP ACTIVITIES Basic Site Information—2018 The scope of work in 2018 involves placement of the eco-layer in Area A, the Island Area and the ABD as well as site restoration. Hydraulic dredging, processing and off-site disposal of sediment containing mainly mercury and lead in a 36- acre area within Pompton Lake called the Acid Brook Delta (ABD) is complete. The work will be per- formed by The Chemours Company FC, LLC., through its contractor, Sevenson Environmental Services with EPA/NJDEP oversight. Further information: Boroiiph of Pompton Lakes http: //www .pomptonlake sgov .com Questions? Please Contact: EPA Remedial Project Manager Perry Katz (212) 637-4426 katz.ira-perry@epa.gov EPA Community Involvement Coordinator Pat Seppi (646) 369-0068 seppi .pat@epa.gov EPA's 71st update is to inform the community of the progress of activities related to the dredging being performed on the 36-acre portion of the Pompton Lake Study Area known as the Acid Brook Delta (ABD). Last activities performed (week of December 18th): ~ Continued demobilization of sediment processing equipment. ~ Continued trucking of dredged material residuals from demobilization to the off-site landfill facility as needed. ~ On December 21st and 22nd, a total of 21 trucks were loaded with dredged material residuals from the demobilization of sediment pro- cessing equipment at the site. ~ A total of 2781 truckloads have been shipped off-site through Decem- ber 22nd. ~ Turbidity/dust/mercury monitoring completed— data on website: (www.pomptonlakesworks.com/pompton-lake-project/environmental- monitoring). Activities scheduled (week of February 19th): ~ Resume equipment demobilization activities. ~ Continue routine inspection of site work areas per approved permits and for safety purposes. Note: HYDRAULIC AND MECHANICAL DREDGING ARE COMPLETE. EQUIPMENT DEMOBILIZATION ACTIVITIES WILL RESUME ON FEBRUARY 20TH AND CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT 2-3 WEEKS PENDING WEATHER. TRAFFIC CONTROLS WILL BE IN PLACE AS HEAVY EQUIP- MENT WILL BE MOVED OFF-SITE. Eco-layer placement will be performed beginning Spring 2018 in con- junction with site restoration. The overall schedule for completion of the work in 2018 is unchanged. EPA will continue its presence at Borough Hall on Thursdays from 10am until 4pm. Alternatively, do not hesitate to contact us using the contact information included in this Community Update. ------- |